Mocking and bullying unbecoming of our president

Tuesday

For all those who enjoy and laugh with the president of the United States, it is time to remind you the meaning of the word "mocking:" making fun of someone or something in a cruel way.

The President's recent mocking of Mrs. Ford: If you back the president on this behavior, then you would not mind having someone do the same to you. For myself to witness this behavior from the president, and for so many to accept it, really tells me how far down the drain this country has gone.

Bullying is a major concern; doubt if you really know what it means: The activity of repeated aggressive behavior intended to hurt another individual physically, mentally, or emotionally. Isn’t this what the president is doing, not physically, but mentally and emotionally?

If this type of behavior is acceptable; if you, a parent whose child experiences being mocked and bullied, accept it, you do when the President of the United States does it. There is no difference.

For all those who agree with this behavior, "ignorance is bliss."

Steven Hunnicutt, Eugene

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